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Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Mandy, you've captured the real feeling of the theater. I love all the various activities of the people - some talking, some looking at the program, some on their smartphones. Fascinating.
It's a photograph that really doesn't need a point of focus since it's atmospheric instead of highlighting a particular object. Nicely done.
You may want to try giving a bit more contrast to the image since it seems just a bit flat.
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Dec 12th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Bob. The 400mm is a wonderful lens. Now I'm using my 100-500mm more frequently (on the R5), and it compresses things even more.
Your assumption is correct. The restoration was REQUIRED to be completed before the 2017 Presidential Inauguration... and it was done ahead of schedule and under budget!
I'll plan to return for another (non-scaffolding) shot when it's warmer.
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Dec 12th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Bunny, I struggled with how to handle the grayness of the image. Since I wanted the jogger to stand out as the focal point, I left the rest of the photograph with a lower contrast than I would normally use. Based on the comments from Emil, Israel, and you, this doesn't sound like it was a popular choice. lol
I saw the jogger coming toward me and quickly set up my tripod to take the shot.
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Dec 12th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Bunny, I love the feeling of your image. The various types of pottery, containers, and utensils are wonderful. I also like being able to clearly see what's outside since that adds to the story.
The foreground bothered me a bit since it was so sharp and dominant. So, I "cheated" and cropped the bottom of the image and then used Generative Expand to add a much simpler foreground. (This also required significant use of the remove tool since the expand added a number of small items that I found distracting.)
Your thoughts?
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Dec 9th |
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| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Nicely done, Mark! I like how you used an area of bright sky to emphasize the height of the building. Also, you did an excellent job bringing out the details of the buildings. Well done. |
Dec 9th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Israel. I especially like the new sky and the frame. They make it a more interesting image.
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Dec 9th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Emil. Your input is always "on target" and very appreciated.
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Dec 9th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Israel, I'm glad you like it! Here's my workflow (as best as I can remember it)...
When I am planning to work on a low-resolution jpeg image, I first load it into PS. Next, I change the mode from 8-bit to 16-bit. Following that, I use one of the topaz products (DeNoise AI or Photo AI) to remove noise. Then, using Gigapixel, I double the size/resolution of the image. I have found that this process usually gives me an image that I can work on without introducing artifacts.
For your wonderful image (after doing the above process), I took it into Camera Raw and used the masking capabilities to select the people. This required doing an Add to the group since the masking missed one of the people who was partially hidden. Next, with all of the people selected, I created another mask from the first one using "Duplicate and Invert Mask." This, of course, selected everything except the people. I darkened this selection and also added a bit of texture and clarity. Next, I created a couple of new masks using Select People and only chose two of the people whose faces were either too bright or too dark. This allowed me to fix the brightness of their faces. Finally, I created another mask and selected the brush tool. With this, I darkened some of the lower portions of the image.
Israel, I'm sure this must be confusing since I doubt that I described the process very well. However, virtually everything was done using the Camera Raw masking capabilities.
After I was happy with the image, I returned to PS, returned the size to the original, and changed the image mode back to 8-bit.
I hope this helps. If it's not clear, let me know and perhaps we could set up a short Zoom session.
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Dec 7th |
| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Israel, another fantastic image! I love the feeling that's given by the candles and the faces of the people. You've captured a solemn moment in the church. I suspect that the church would be delighted if you printed the image and gave it to them.
Like Emil, I was compelled to play a bit with your photograph and increase the significance of the candlelight. However, I also felt that it was important to retain the faces and the mural. Your thoughts? |
Dec 6th |
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| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Bob, you've found and captured a gorgeous scene. I love both the original (color) and monochrome versions. Nicely seen and nicely shot!
I played with your image in PS and ACR to see how it might look with the three trees highlighted as the center of focus. My modifications included removing the small, bright tree on the far right, cropping the top, and slightly altering the light and contrast of the trees and their reflections. Your thoughts?
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Dec 5th |
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| 62 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Emil, to me, it seems that there are different types of outstanding images. Many photographs are beautiful or fascinating because of their subject. However, your image this month has a different appeal... it evokes a nostalgic feeling.
I'm sure that I'm not the only member of our group who once lived in a small town, and the memory of that time is reflected in your photograph. The pickup trucks, the simple storefronts - they are all there. Very well done.
One minor suggestion... I find the sky just a bit too dark. It tends to give a fairly somber sense to the image. Perhaps making it slightly lighter and less well-defined would be worth exploring.
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Dec 5th |
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